Water Quality in Fort Wayne, IN (46706)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46706.
Past Health-Based Violations
12 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 20 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,403
Population
25
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
1 health-basedAuburn Water Department
County Line Ch Of God-Auditorium/School
6 health-basedLakewood Park Baptist Church/School
Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park
All resolvedHi-Vue Campground
Angola Marathon Express (S&S Oil Co.)
Mcintires Country Inn
County Line Church Of God - School
S & S Express - 118
Deer Track Golf Course
Fireside Resort
2 health-basedHopewell U.B. Church
Heritage Community Church
Beatrice Cheese - Middle Well
Lakeside Campground
Beatrice Cheese - West Well
Beatrice Cheese - East Well
Waggoners R.V. Park
3 health-basedEbay Kruse - Office
Dekalb County Airport
Mr. Jack Surfus
The Athletic Training Center
Sandy Hill Trailer Court
Ebay Kruse Intl - Auction Bldg.
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Wayne (46706) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.